KSC-01PP-1283 - STS-104 crew heads to the Astrovan
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-104 crew heads for the Astrovan that will take them to
Launch Pad 39B. Leading are Commander Steven W. Lindsey (left) and Pilot Charles O. Hobaugh.
In the center is Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi. Following her are Mission Specialists
Michael L. Gernhardt (left) and James F. Reilly. The launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on
mission STS-104 is targeted for 5:04 a.m., July 12, from Launch Pad 39B. The primary payload
on the mission is the joint airlock module, which will be added to the International Space
Station. The airlock will be the primary path for Space Station spacewalk entry and departure
for U.S. spacesuits, and will also support the Russian Orlan spacesuit for EVA activity.
07/12/2001